azerbaijan
travel requirements
Business travel to Azerbaijan is permitted but requires approval from Global Security. All travelers to Azerbaijan must take the following actions:
- Get approval from Global Security
- Forward a copy of the approval to CWT or their designated travel agent prior to tickets being issued as far in advance as possible
All travel to the Nagorno-Karabakh region is prohibited.
contacts
Click on the link below for all location specific contacts to support travel coordination, approvals, security and medical questions. Please save this information before you travel.
security risks
War between Azerbaijan and Armenia over the Nagorno-Karabakh (NK) region in 2021 resulted in significant territorial gains for Azerbaijan and the introduction of Russian peacekeepers into the region.
The two sides signed a ceasefire in November 2020 that is holding, with only minor violations reported. Azerbaijan’s victory has given new legitimacy to the Aliyev government and reduced the risk of political protest within the capital, Baku.
healthcare infrastructure and disease risks
The Chevron healthcare infrastructure and disease risk level for Azerbaijan is B. Click here for International SOS health guidance.
guidance
Visitors to Azerbaijan should exercise high levels of caution and situational awareness and take the following precautions:
- Exercise caution when using public transportation or passing through transit hubs
- Avoid, where possible, crowded locations and tourist sites
- Be vigilant in and around government buildings, Western embassies, and international hotels
- Monitor media and local information sources
- Minimize your profile by not displaying Chevron-related logos on your belongings
- Be prepared for additional security measures and potential travel disruptions
- All staff should ensure that their contact details are up to date before travel to Azerbaijan
Chevron personnel should avoid all travel to the border region with Azerbaijan, especially the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh and the surrounding provinces.
Employees should be aware that information security risks can be greater during travel, as third parties present in foreign countries may monitor communications and transmissions.
Employees are advised to avoid communications on sensitive matters and to travel with as little sensitive information as possible.